Friday's free racing tips: two of our experts are keen on a Southwell runner

Handicappers' nap

Hasanabad (2.20 Lingfield)

Sets the standard on both hurdle and Flat figures and a reproduction of the form he showed in finishing runner-up at Chelmsford (1m6f) last month would make him hard to beat.
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Newmarket nap

Greek Kodiac (4.45 Southwell)

A drop back to this 7f trip worked the oracle for the topweight on his first start for Kevin Philippart De Foy at Newcastle last time and he is fancied to defy the resulting penalty.
David Milnes

Ace tipster

Blue Hero (4.15 Southwell)
Competes against several rivals who are unproven on the surface and is open to further progress at this sort of trip after proving he stays this far at Wolverhampton last time.
Graeme Rodway

Speed figures

Blue Hero (4.15 Southwell)
Made a pleasing first appearance for Michael Appleby when runner-up at Wolverhampton six days ago and can gain an overdue initial success.
Dave Edwards

Spotlight nap

Gaelic Secret (7.15 Southwell)

Five-race maiden; not disgraced in three handicaps over 6f on turf/Tapeta, while shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; half-brother to a Fibresand winner and warrants major respect off reduced mark in what may prove an optimum scenario.
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Dark horse

Daafy (Southwell 4.45)
Showed improved form on stable/handicap debut when second last time out. Proved he handled the surface that day and can take another step forward with Derek Shaw's yard among the winners.
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